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Black Friday Deal: FREE Yoga at Sterling!

By Events

black friday deals, free yoga, sterling hot yogaWhat’s the best Black Friday deal in town? It’s FREE yoga at Sterling! It’s become a tradition of ours to offer free classes on the day after Thanksgiving.

So whether that means you avoid the shopping crowds altogether or you drop in and de-stress after you’ve gotten your deals, our doors will be open for you!

Black Friday classes are FREE for Sterling members, their friends, families, first-timers… EVERYONE! It’s our way to say thank you to the Mobile community and share our class offerings. Please join us!

8:15 a.m. – Inferno Hot Pilates

9:30 a.m. – Vinyasa Hot Bronze Flow

12:00 p.m. – Iron Hour

2:30 p.m. – Sterling 60 Hot Yoga

4:30 p.m. – Yin Yoga

 

One Challenge Ends, Another Begins!

By News

stocking stuffer challenge, yoga challenge, sterling hot yogaCongratulations to the NINE Sterling yogis who successfully completed the 2017 Fall Challenge!

These dedicated practitioners finished with at least 30 classes in 30 days:

Jimmy Green – 35
Ellen Harvey – 32
Perri McKay – 32
Reid Gilbert – 31
Danny Miller – 30
McKayla Cusker – 30
Stacy Galloway – 30
Lauren Hutto – 30
Elizabeth Teel – 30

Please join us on Friday, Nov. 10 immediately following the 5:15 p.m. Happy Hour Sterling 60 class so we can celebrate you and your accomplishment! Sign the challenge wall and get your free T-shirt too!

Already ready for the next challenge? There’s another one starting soon, and it’s a great way to keep your practice on track or get back on track if you didn’t complete the Fall Challenge!

 

Stocking Stuffer Challenge Begins Nov. 13!

The holidays are fast approaching, and what better gift than to give someone the gift of improved health?

With our Stocking Stuffer Challenge, you’ll have the opportunity to earn gift certificates for FREE classes to share with family and friends.

Starting Monday, Nov. 13, there will be three two-week periods during which you are challenged to take 10 classes in 14 days. For each two-week challenge you complete, you’ll earn a free class pass, so you can get up to three!

We’d like to think it makes a nice stocking stuffer, so come practice yoga and play Santa! Sign-up cards available at the front desk soon!

FREE Class for Vets, Platinum Plus and More!

By Events

free yoga class for military, sterling hot yogaMany studies are touting the benefits of yoga for military members, including reduction in use of pharmaceutical medications, increased range of motion, decreased depression and more.

On this Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, we would like to share the benefits of yoga at Sterling with a FREE class at 9:30 a.m. to members of our military, active or retired. This class is open to the public, so all are welcome to attend.

Mat and towel rentals will be provided at no charge on your first visit to the studio. Please contact David at 251-471-5775 if you have any questions about the class, how to prepare, etc.

We’d like to thank our military members for their service by sharing the healing practice of yoga!

 

Friday Happy Hour Yoga Continues!

free yoga, TGIF yoga, happy hour yoga, sterling hot yoga mobileWe’ve got the healthiest and happiest happy hour in town, and we want to share it!

Join our Happy Hour Yoga with Friends class on Fridays at 5:15 p.m. This Sterling 60 class is FREE to first-timers and anyone who hasn’t practiced with us in six months or more.

Sterling members, bring friends! Even if you’re not a Sterling member (or don’t know one), the class is FREE so come on and make new friends!

 

Slow Flow Vinyasa Class on Wednesday Mornings

If you’re looking to add another vinyasa class to your routine, remember there is an unheated, slow flow class on Wednesday mornings at 8 a.m. This is an all-levels class led by Manja, who guides you as you develop strength, improve balance and enhance flexibility.

This class is offered for a $10 donation, so this class is open to the public. No Sterling membership or package is required to attend. Please support this class to ensure it continues to be available on our schedule!

 

Platinum Plus Scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 25

sterling hot yoga intermediate yoga class mobile alYour 26/2 practice can be challenging enough, but if you want to take it to the next level, try Platinum Plus!

This 75-minute practice incorporates the 26/2 postures of the beginner’s class, as well as intermediate Ghosh, vinyasa and yin postures.

Your next chance to try  Platinum Plus will be Saturday, Nov. 25 at Noon.

This class is an excellent way to try something new, push your body in a different way, work toward more challenging postures, and feel energized and accomplished. We recommend that you have practiced the 26/2 sequence for a minimum of three months before taking this class. This class is offered for a donation of $10.

Danni Returns From Bikram Training This Month!

By Announcement

DanniWe’re excited to welcome back a member of the Sterling team in just a few short weeks!

Danni Frazier, one of our Iron Hour teachers, has been in Mexico learning to teach the original hot yoga 26/2 sequence.

After nine weeks of study and practice, she’ll be back at Sterling and on the podium for her first class on Wednesday, Nov. 22.

Please plan to attend and show her your support!

 

Breast Cancer Awareness Efforts Raise $500 for Local Patients

By News

breast cancer awareness sterling hot yoga yoga for heathThanks to you, Sterling Hot Yoga Mobile raised $501.75 for the Mitchell Cancer Institute‘s Patient Assistance Fund.

This special fund helps cover treatment and transportation costs for local cancer patients in need.

Donations were collected during the month of October, at our Sterling 60 karma class and through sales of our pink T-shirts.

We appreciate your support of these efforts done in honor of Sterling founder and breast cancer survivor Lucille Allen Moran and others in our yoga community who inspire us with their courage.

Thank you also to Winterbreeze Manuel, Elizabeth McLean, Danny Miller, Elizabeth Teel, David Hibberts, Tuck and Jack who joined us in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides walk on Saturday, Oct. 28 through downtown Mobile!

Sterling 60 Added on Fridays, Platinum Plus Returns Oct. 28

By Announcement

Sterling Hot Yoga, Platinum Plus, special yoga class, intermediate yoga classDue to several months of inconsistent attendance, we are replacing the Viscous Yin class at 9:30 a.m. on Fridays with a Sterling 60 at the same time!

Now you can get your hot yoga, even if you’re not an early bird!

Several students have also requested a Sterling 60 after an Inferno Hot Pilates.

This is your chance to get your high-intensity workout in, followed by a heated stretch to help soothe sore muscles immediately afterward.

This change is effective beginning in October, so the first Sterling 60 at 9:30 a.m. will take place on Friday, Oct. 6. See you then!

 

Slow Flow Vinyasa Class on Wednesday Mornings

If you’re looking to add another vinyasa class to your routine, remember there is an unheated, slow flow class on Wednesday mornings at 8 a.m. This is an all-levels class led by Manja, who guides you as you develop strength, improve balance and enhance flexibility.

This class is offered for a $10 donation, so this class is open to the public. No Sterling membership or package is required to attend. Please support this class to ensure it continues to be available on our schedule!

 

Platinum Plus Scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 28

Your 26/2 practice can be challenging enough, but if you want to take it to the next level, try Platinum Plus!

This 75-minute practice incorporates the 26/2 postures of the beginner’s class, as well as intermediate Ghosh, vinyasa and yin postures.

Your next chance to try  Platinum Plus will be Saturday, Oct. 28 at Noon.

This class is an excellent way to try something new, push your body in a different way, work toward more challenging postures, and feel energized and accomplished. We recommend that you have practiced the 26/2 sequence for a minimum of three months before taking this class. This class is offered for a donation of $10.

Kidding Around Yoga With Cassie Is Back in October!

By Events

kids yoga Kidding Around Yoga Sterling Hot Yoga Mobile AL YogaJoin Cassie Holder on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. for another fun afternoon of yoga fit for the whole family! You and your little yogis can enjoy time together over yoga, lighthearted songs, crafts and snacks.

This Kidding Around Yoga class is recommended for children ages 3 to 8, but all ages and families are welcome to attend. Cost is only $15 per family. (We’re not kidding!)

Cassie was recently certified as a Kidding Around Yoga teacher, and she has been sharing her excitement and knowledge of yoga ever since! Please show your support for this event and this very enthusiastic teacher!

Support Local Patients During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By News

Making Strides Walk Breast Cancer Awareness Sterling Hot Yoga TeamThroughout the month, we will collect donations to benefit MCI’s Patient Assistance Fund, which helps offset things like transportation and treatment costs for individuals in need. You can make your pledge at the front desk, during a special karma class or with the purchase of a pink T-shirt in our retail store.

On Tuesday, Oct. 10, Tyloria Crenshaw will lead that 60-minute hot yoga karma class to honor and remember those who have been affected by breast cancer. This is a donation-based class, so even non-members are welcome to attend.

Purchasing a pink Sterling T-shirt is another way to show your support, financially and publicly. For each T-shirt sold, $5 will be donated to MCI’s Patient Assistance Fund.

Please wear your Sterling pink tee and join the studio team, Sterling Hot Yoga Mobile – Heat For Your Health!, for a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Downtown Mobile on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 8 a.m.!

Two years ago, Sterling Hot Yoga Mobile founder Lucille Allen was diagnosed with breast cancer, but today she is cancer-free! Help us all month long to honor Lucille and other members of our studio who have met the challenges of breast cancer and continue to inspire us all with their determination in and out of the hot room.

Fall Challenge Begins Sunday, Oct. 1

By News

Sterling Fall Challenge sterling hot yoga mobile alabamaHave you experienced the benefits of a consistent practice yet?

Whether you’ve been on your yoga journey for several years or just a few weeks, practicing regularly is a great way to cultivate discipline, mental focus, progress in postures, along with all of the great physical side effects (reduced stress, weight loss, better sleep and so much more!).

Participating in the Sterling 2017 Fall Challenge is a great way to get started. Just make the commitment to practice 30 times during the month of October, and if you miss a day, you can always make it up with a double.

If you haven’t tried all of the classes we offer at Sterling AND you want to experience how they all complement each other, this is the time to TRY!

Everyone who successfully completes the fall challenge will get to sign the challenge wall, earn a FREE challenge T-shirt and save 30 percent on one retail item at the studio.

Sign-up cards are available at the front desk. Happy practicing!

Labor Day Cancellations and More Class Announcements

By Announcement

Labor Day Yoga Schedule Sterling Hot Yoga Mobile ALLabor Day is Monday, Sept. 4, so we will be offering an abbreviated schedule to give you (and our staff) a little break.We’ll still be open to give you time to relax in the hot room, but our schedule will be as follows:

Sunday, Sept. 3
8:15 a.m. – Iron Hour
9:30 a.m. – Sterling 60
2:30 p.m. – Gold 90 – CANCELLED
4:30 p.m. – Viscous Yin – CANCELLED

Monday, Sept. 4
6:15 a.m. – Sterling 60 – CANCELLED
8:15 a.m. – Inferno Hot Pilates
9:30 a.m. – Gold 90
5:15 p.m. – Sterling 60 – CANCELLED
6:30 p.m. – Iron Hour – CANCELLED

Sterling Bingo ends Sept. 12

Have you earned a bingo yet?

Sixty-three yogis are participating in Sterling Bingo, and some are well on their way to “blackout” status! That means a completed card and with that you earn a free Sterling yoga mat!

There are four other opportunities to win something for your efforts. And remember you are getting healthy along the way!

Remember, this is your opportunity to try a class you might not regularly take, do a double or say something wild and crazy in class!

If you’re not currently playing, there is still time. But hurry, the game ends soon! Come get healthy, get rewarded and most importantly, have fun!

Slow Flow Vinyasa Returns on Wednesdays

If you’re looking for a non-heated vinyasa flow class, make plans to join Manja Podratz every Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.

This 60-minute class is designed to build strength, promote balance and increase flexibility in a slow flow practiced in an unheated setting. All levels welcome. $10 drop-in.